Lemon juice has vitamin C and minerals. The minerals present in are Calcium, potassium, phosphorus. Skin is one of the most important systems in the body. It protects our body and prevents infections due to micro-organisms. Lemon juice makes the skin healthy.

Digestion is an important process that takes place in the digestive system of the human body. A spoon of lemon juice mixed with a glass of water when taken improves digestion. Bleeding gums is a common problem in children and adults. Vitamin C prevents bleeding gums. Lemon juice protects gums because it has ascorbic acid.

Excess weight is a common problem now a days. It is known as obesity. Excess weight causes many diseases. One of the main disease is blood pressure or hypertension. Lemon juice+ honey+ a glass of water if taken in the morning helps in weight reduction and is good for health. It helps to increase resistance in the body.

An external application of lemon juice removes wrinkles on the face and makes facial skin healthy. Infections are due to small organisms known as micro organisms. Lemon juice is very useful to prevent infections. We all know that prevention is better than cure. It is also useful to control and prevent ear, nose and throat infections.

Cold is the most common problem through out the world. The symptom of cold is thin or thick excretions coming out of the nose. It is due to seasonal changes or infections by micro-organisms. Lemonade controls cold and prevents secondary infections caused by micro organisms.

In arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis lemon juice helps to decrease pains and may help to relieve the suffering. A small cup of lemonade after lunch or dinner provides energy.

Lemon juice helps to absorb Iron from the fruits, melons and papaya. Add few drops of lemon juice to the fruit pieces. It not only gives taste but also useful in iron absorption from the fruit pieces. The lemon juice is sour to taste so mix it with water and add sugar or salt to make it palatable and tasty. However patients suffering from chronic diseases should take their family doctor's advice to use lemonade. Healthy people may enjoy the taste of lemonade every day without any doubt.

What is the secret behind its good qualities?

It has large quantities of vitamin C that is useful to increase body resistance, to prevent the stress and strain of every day life and is useful during convalescence.The other secret is it has natural chemicals so the body accepts its contents without any problem.